​Electric Medway Cinema Club presents... Breathless (À bout de souffle) - 🇫🇷 In French with English subtitles 🇬🇧

​🎞️ A cornerstone of the French New Wave, Breathless (À bout de souffle, 1960) follows the magnetic Michel (Jean-Paul Belmondo) and the enchanting Patricia (Jean Seberg) through the sun-drenched streets of Paris. With its iconic jump cuts, improvised energy, and effortless style, the film captures the rebellion and romance of youth. Ahead of the release of Richard Linklater's Nouvelle Vague, come experience the movie that tossed out the rulebook and reinvented the language of the silver screen.

​We are also delighted to be screening a short film, Barricade, directed by Alice Johannessen and produced by local resident Molly Young. Please note, this film contains themes regarding sexual abuse and bullying.

​Programme

​18:55 Doors open

​19:05 Barricade screening & Director/Producer Q&A

​19:25 Break

​19:30 Main event

​21:00 End (approx.), followed by informal (and optional) post-movie discussion at Wolfe & Castle, 44 High Street, Rochester

​Stay and Chat

​After the screening, we invite you to join a relaxed post-film discussion at local craft beer pub Wolfe & Castle. Share your thoughts on the story, performances, cinematography or whatever aspect of the film resonated with you. It's a casual opportunity to connect with fellow film enthusiasts and exchange perspectives. No film analysis expertise required – just bring your impressions and experiences!

​About Cinema Club

​Founded in Spring 2025, bringing the best of indie cinema and more to Medway, Electric Medway Cinema Club is chance to catch the movies that may have passed you by, or you would never have considered seeing!

​Cinema Club events may start with an XR short - such as a film, virtual reality or augmented reality experience - all commissioned by Electric Medway and from local creators. You'll get an idea of both the work we do and the talent in the area. There will be opportunity to discuss the feature film afterwards.

​Acknowledgement: This event is funded by BFI Film Audience Network and Medway Lottery Community Fund, with partner support from Huguenot Museum and Cinema for All. Photos by Alex Litvin on Unsplash and Felipe Bustillo on Unsplash.